England World Cup hero Eoin Morgan retires from cricket: ‘I have cherished every moment’

England World Cup hero Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.

Morgan revolutionised England’s white-ball team and captained the side to World Cup glory in 2019.

Under Morgan – who played for Ireland before changing allegiances – England also reached the 2016 T20 World Cup final.

Morgan retired from international cricket last summer, with Jos Buttler replacing the 36-year-old as England’s one-day captain.

‘It is with great pride that I am announcing my retirement from all forms of cricket,’ said Morgan.

‘After much deliberation I believe that now is the right time to step away from the game that has given me so much over the years.

‘From moving to England in 2005 to join Middlesex, right up to the very end, playing for Paarl Royals in SA20, I have cherished every moment.

‘Thanks to cricket, I have been able to travel the world and meet incredible people, many of whom I have developed lifelong friendships with.

‘Playing for franchise team across the globe has given me so many memories that I will hold on to forever.’

Morgan, who was born in Dublin, played 23 one-day internationals for Ireland after making his international debut in 2006.

He played nine games for Ireland at the 2007 World Cup but was soon representing England, first in white-ball cricket and then in Tests.

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Morgan failed to fully crack Test cricket – averaging 30 from 16 matches – but would be a mainstay in the one-day team for the next decade.

A dynamic batter and astute captain, Morgan won the T20 World Cup in